After more than 50 years, DC Streetcar is back to provide District residents and visitors another transportation option designed to connect our District neighborhoods. Checkout our FAQs for quick answers and stay informed with Resources such as videos, studies and future plans.

The existing H/Benning Line is just the first segment of the DC Streetcar system. Mayor Muriel Bowser has committed to expanding the H/Benning line east (Benning Extension) and west (Union Station to Georgetown). These pages contain planning and public involvement information for both those lines, including other lines that have been studied.

Anacostia Initial Line

The Anacostia Initial Line Segment is a 1.1-mile planned streetcar line connecting the Anacostia Metro Station with the Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB), via Firth Sterling Avenue and South Capitol Street. The line includes a storage yard and maintenance facility adjacent to South Capitol Street.

Construction is currently underway on the Testing and Commissioning Site that will be housed on this line and is expected to conclude in Summer 2013. The Testing and Commissioning Site will serve as a critical piece of infrastructure for the operation of DC Streetcar service. Vehicles will be tested at this site in advance of their testing and operation on H/Benning and future corridors.